Members of the public have attended events at number of locations, including at Hazelbank and in Monkstown.
Check out these pictures from the events on November 21 and November 22.
5. Residents celebrate the start of the festive season
Thomas Houston pictured with mum. Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
6. Residents celebrate the start of the festive season
Classic Christmas Carols performed by Whitehouse Primary choir. Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
7. Residents celebrate the start of the festive season
Courtney McCord with her son Sonny Fitzgerald. Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
8. Residents celebrate the start of the festive season
Sisters Rose and Faye McGovern with the event’s Ice Characters, pictured at the Hazelbank Christmas tree. Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council